Middle Atlantic Products 5-8-26 - 8 RU Slim 5 Series 19-1/8 Inch Wide Rack Frame

Middle Atlantic 5-8-26 8RU Slim 5 Series Knockdown Rack Frame

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 5-8-26 is an 8-rack-unit, open-frame rack in the Slim 5 Series — a knockdown design built for installations where a full-depth enclosed cabinet is overkill but you still need a solid, standards-compliant mounting structure. At 19.13 inches wide and 26 inches of usable depth, it fits standard 19-inch rack equipment and handles anything from network video recorders and PoE switches to patch panels and cable managers. The 400 lb UL-rated load capacity means you're not babying this frame — load it with dense gear and it holds. TAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA, making it eligible for federal and government projects with domestic sourcing requirements. Frame-only configuration ships as a knockdown kit, reducing freight cube and allowing assembly on-site — useful when access is tight and you can't maneuver a pre-assembled rack through a doorway.

Compatibility

Accepts any standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment using 10-32 threaded rail hardware — the most common fastener standard across network, AV, and security gear. The 8 RU of usable height (14 inches) accommodates short equipment stacks: a 1U NVR, a 1U PoE switch, a 1U patch panel, and a few blanks still fit comfortably. The 26-inch usable depth clears most 1U and 2U security appliances without overhang. The Slim 5 Series frames are gangable, so if your rack count grows, you can pair multiple 5-8-26 units side by side in a common row without spacing gaps. Compatible with standard rack accessories including Middle Atlantic's own cable management, lacing bars, and vertical managers designed for the 5 Series footprint. For deployments referencing Middle Atlantic rack infrastructure, this frame integrates directly into that ecosystem.

Installation Notes

Knockdown rack type requires on-site assembly — factor assembly time into your commissioning schedule. Rail type is 10-32 threaded; confirm your equipment uses 10-32 cage nuts or machine screws before ordering (some enterprise gear requires M6 rails, which this frame does not provide). Product weight is 28 lbs unloaded; shipping weight runs 34.82 lbs. Overall height is 17.75 inches — verify floor-to-ceiling clearance if installing in a low-ceiling IDF closet or under a raised floor panel. Gangable design requires matched-height frames when building a row; mixing RU counts affects cable tray and horizontal manager alignment.